JI rejects PTI chief’s demand for early elections

PESHAWAR: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Sirajul Haq on Saturday rejected the demand being raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for early elections, saying the prevailing situation in the country warrants avoiding politics of agitation.

Addressing a press conference at JI District Secretariat in Blambat, Dir Lower, Sirajul Haq said that heads of all political parties should focus on rehabilitation of 50 million flood victims as they were confronted massive challenges.

He said that the leaderships of two main political parties were leveling allegations on each other. He said that the leaderships of both the parties should prioritize assisting helpless flood affectees.

Sirajul Haq lauded the efforts taken by the welfare body of JI ‘Alkhidmat Foundation’ and said that its workers were working with dedication and taking active part in relief activities. He said that tents and food were being provided to needy flood victims at their areas by the Alkhidmat Foundation.

JI District Ameer Aizazul Mulk Afkari, Tehsil Blambat Ameer Imranuddin and President Alkhidmat Foundation Hafeezullah were also present on the occasion.

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